There's no better way to celebrate our nation's independence than with some patriotic pyrotechnics. Follow our Fourth of July plan, and get your fill of fireworks all weekend long. Kim Schneiderschneider@clevelandmagazine.com

July 1: Public Square
During the free Star-Spangled Spectacular with the Cleveland Orchestra, our city's world-class performers play works by John Williams and John Philip Sousa followed by fireworks above Tower City. Downtown

July 2: Independence
This city takes its name to heart with an all-American feast (think hot dogs, hamburgers and ice cream) followed by a 20-minute fireworks display at Elmwood Park. 6800 Brecksville Road

July 3: Progressive Field
After seeing the Cleveland Indians take on the Oakland Athletics, watch the fireworks display from the best seat in the house — the visitors' dugout — for an additional $40. 2401 Ontario St.

North Ridgeville: Starts at duskSouth Central Park, located at Bainbridge Road and state Route 83

July 4: Westlake
The city's daylong holiday celebration starts with a 1 p.m. parade followed by a DJ at the Clague Park gazebo from 6 to 10 p.m. before ending with half an hour of fireworks.Clague Road and Hilliard Boulevard